MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Weekly

Published on February 2, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


This Week

The Earthquakes begin their second week of training camp on Monday. Frank Yallop's squad will train at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum and at Santa Clara University this week.

Earthquakes Schedule for the Week of 02/02/09

Tuesday, Feb. 3 10:00 a.m. PT - Training at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum

Wednesday, Feb. 4 10:00 a.m. PT - Training at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Thursday, Feb. 5 10:00 a.m. PT - Training at Santa Clara

Friday, Feb. 6 10:00 a.m. PT - Training at Santa Clara

Misc. Notes

Earthquakes Sign Jersey Sponsorship Agreement With Amway Global

The San Jose Earthquakes and Amway Global announced last week a historic three-year partnership agreement that will include Amway Global's name on the front of the Earthquakes jerseys beginning in 2009. The partnership also features a number of in-stadium, community and grassroots components that will provide greater visibility for both the Earthquakes and Amway Global. Overall, the agreement will see the Amway Global logo adorn the team's jerseys as well as all team gear, including training tops and team travel apparel. Along with the jersey sponsorship, the deal includes a major signage component as well as a 30-foot tall inflatable Amway Global/Earthquakes jersey that will be displayed at all home Earthquakes games. A major part of the partnership is focused on community initiatives in the Bay Area. Amway Global is now the official sponsor of the Kicks for Kids program that focuses on fitness and healthy lifestyles, as well as bringing underprivileged children to Earthquakes games. Through the program, Earthquakes players will visit 15 schools or community centers in the Bay Area to discuss the importance of being active and living a healthy lifestyle. At each event, the player will also distribute tickets and replica jersey shirts to 150 children per school.

Hernandez Recovering from Injury

Earthquakes defender Jason Hernandez sustained a left calf strain while training with the U.S. National Team in early January. He has been training on his own since the start of training camp as he recovers from the injury. He is expected to return to full training in 2-3 weeks.

Earthquakes Darren Huckerby Back in the Bay Area

After being absent for the first week of training camp, English midfielder Darren Huckerby reported to training camp on Monday, February 2. Huckerby stayed in Norwich an extra week to take part in a charity game between Norwich City Legends and Yarmouth Legends XI on Wednesday, January 28. Huckerby scored twice in a 4-4 draw in front of sell-out crowd of 2,500.

Nick Garcia Welcomes First Child

Nick Garcia and wife Melinda welcomed their first son Cruz Castellanos Garcia to the world on Thursday, January 22. Cruz was born in Kansas City and weighed seven pounds, six ounces.

Both Ned Grabavoy and Ryan Johnson Tie the Knot During Offseason

Two Earthquakes players tied the knot during the pre-season. Ned Grabavoy married Monica in his hometown of Chicago. Ryan Johnson celebrated his wedding with wife Donna Sione in a ceremony in Jamaica.

Preseason Schedule

The San Jose Earthquakes announced last week their preseason schedule as they prepare for the 2009 Major League Soccer season. The Earthquakes opened training camp on Sunday, January 25. The Quakes will spend the pre-season in Santa Clara, San Luis Obispo, Fresno and Los Angeles leading up to the home opener on Saturday, March 21 against the New England Revolution at 7:30 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium. The schedule is subject to change. Below is the most updated preseason schedule.

Feb. 13 - Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders at 7:00 p.m. PT at Cal Poly.

Feb. 15 - Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo at 1:00 p.m. PT at Cal Poly.

Feb. 20 - Earthquakes at. Fresno Fuego at 7:00 p.m. PT at Chukchansi Park in Fresno.

Feb. 25 - Earthquakes at Cal-Berkeley at 2:30 p.m. at Cal Berkeley.

Mar. 2 - Earthquakes vs. Colorado Rapids at 10:00 a.m. at Loyola Marymount University.

Mar. 4 - Earthquakes vs. Chivas USA at 10:30 a.m. at The Home Depot Center.

Mar. 11 - Earthquakes vs. Cal-Berkeley at 2:00 p.m. at Cal Berkeley.

Earthquakes Announce 2009 Regular Season Schedule

The San Jose Earthquakes announced their 2009 Major League Soccer schedule. The Quakes open the season at home on March 21 against the New England Revolution at Buck Shaw Stadium. The team will play 13 home matches at Buck Shaw Stadium and two matches at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in 2009. The Quakes play five of their first seven matches at home to start the season with four of those matches being played at Buck Shaw Stadium. The early portion of the schedule features a number of marquee match-ups at home. After hosting the Revolution in the opener, San Jose plays the Houston Dynamo on March 28 at Buck Shaw, followed by a visit from Cuauthémoc Blanco and the Chicago Fire on April 11. The Quakes then play their in-state rival, the Los Angeles Galaxy, on April 18 in their first match in Oakland. The game on April 18 will be followed by a fireworks show at Oakland Coliseum. For a full schedule please visit the Earthquakes official website at sjearthquakes.com.

Mexican National Team vs. Sweden

The San Jose Earthquakes, together with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF), and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) hosted a match between the Mexican National Team and the Swedish National Team in front of 46,550 fans at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Wednesday, January 28. Sweden earned a 1-0 victory in the match. The Mexican National team will face the United States National team on Wednesday, February 11 in Columbus, Ohio in the first game of the Hexagonal stage of World Cup qualifying.

Season Tickets on Sale Now

Season tickets are on sale now for the 2009 Earthquakes season. The season-ticket package consists of 17 games, 15 regular season matches and two bonus matches. Prices begin at $306 and all packages offer significant savings off the regular price. Season ticket holders will also receive the following benefits: invitations to private Season Ticket Holder events, ability to purchase a season parking pass; Darren Huckerby Bobblehead and first priority for playoff tickets and all international games, along with a number of other benefits. To purchase season tickets, call 408-556-7700 or log on to sjearthquakes.com.

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